Arlington, TX vs Redondo Beach, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 38). Redondo Beach leads in crime level (6.8 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 398,431 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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D
64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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